In this episode, bestselling author Chetan Bhagat joins Ravi Kapoor (IRS, Retd.) for a candid conversation on love, relationships, and contemporary India.
🎙 Topics include:
Why Chetan’s characters connect with Indian readers
Love vs. lust explained simply
How to know if someone is “marriage material”
Arranged marriages, rising divorces & changing family dynamics
Career advice for young Indians (20–25)
The 11 Rules for Life
Cricket, Gurgaon, stand-up comedians & more
Chetan Bhagat—author of Five Point Someone, 2 States, Half Girlfriend, and now 12 Years: My Messed-Up Love Story—shares stories and insights that resonate with millions.
(00:00) – Trailer(02:12) – Why Chetan Bhagat’s characters feel so relatable(04:06) – What does Young India want?(08:35) – The difference between love and lust(11:09) – How to identify if someone is “marriage material”(13:07) – Arranged marriages in India and rising divorce rates(19:14) – Career advice for youngsters aged 20–25(26:24) – Are joint families still feasible today?(31:06) – Key signs to look for in a potential life partner(32:46) – 11 Rules for Life(43:29) – The cost of India’s obsession with cricket(52:04) – Why is Gurgaon struggling?(56:21) – Stand-up comedians and controversies(58:40) – Rapid Fire Round
